Based on the provided reference, removing shapes from a stencil primarily involves deleting individual master shapes within a custom stencil, such as your Favorites or one you created yourself. This process allows you to customize the shapes available in a specific stencil without deleting the entire stencil file.
Steps to Remove Shapes from a Custom Stencil
To remove a specific shape (known as a "master shape") from a custom stencil in your shape library, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to the Stencil: Open the custom stencil (like your Favorites or another custom one) that contains the shape you wish to remove.
- Locate the Shape: Find the master shape within the stencil window.
- Right-Click the Shape: Right-click directly on the master shape you want to delete.
- Select Delete Master: From the context menu that appears, click on the Delete Master option.
- Save Your Changes: To make the deletion permanent for that stencil, click the Save Stencil icon (often looks like a floppy disk) located in the title bar of the stencil window.
By following these steps, the selected master shape will be removed from that specific custom stencil.
Important Note: Saving Changes
It is crucial to save your changes after deleting a master shape. If you close the stencil without saving, the shape may reappear the next time you open it. Look for the save icon (💾) in the stencil's title bar to ensure your changes are kept.
What the Reference Covers
The reference focuses on removing individual shapes from a custom stencil, not on how to completely delete a stencil file or remove a default system stencil.
Here's a quick summary table based on the reference:
| Action | How-To | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Remove a single shape | Right-click shape > Click Delete Master | Favorites or Custom Stencils |
| Make deletion permanent | Click the Save Stencil icon in the stencil title bar | The edited Custom Stencil |
This method is effective for managing the content of your personalized shape collections.
